Accounts Payable Specialist (Bilingual English/Mandarin)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist (Bilingual English/Mandarin)
Department: Finance
Location: Remote
Reports To: Assistant Controller and Senior Director, Finance

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist will support high-volume, full-cycle AP operations, which requires exercising significant independent judgment in evaluating payment decisions, resolving vendor discrepancies, and recommending process improvements. This role is heavily focused on accounts payable (majority of responsibilities), with light exposure to general accounting and month-end close.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong AP experience looking to expand into broader accounting over time.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities (AP Focus ~80–90%)

• Evaluate and manage full-cycle AP processing: invoice intake, coding, approval workflow, and payment execution; prioritize and escalate as needed
• Responsible for vendor setup and documentation requirements, including W-8/W-9 collection and validation, ensuring compliance and payment eligibility
• Review and process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions, ensuring compliance with company policy
• Manage AP inbox and resolve vendor and internal inquiries in a timely manner
• Perform AP subledger to GL reconciliations and monthly AP close activities; proactively identify and research variances and make recommendations
• Monitor AP aging, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues
• Ensure all AP documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready; identify and escalate any compliance gaps to leadership

Secondary Responsibilities (Accounting Support ~10–20%)

• Assist with month-end close, including AP-related journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support annual 1099 preparation and filing
• Manage the company credit card program, including card issuance, account management, and spending limit administration.
• Provide ad hoc support to the accounting team as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with full-cycle AP in a mid-to-high volume environment, with 3+ years of demonstrated hands-on accounts payable experience
• Experience with NetSuite
• Proficiency in Excel
• Exposure to month-end close processes or journal entries
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000

About Angitia

Established in June 2018, Angitia Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for serious musculoskeletal diseases. Angitia is currently studying 2 biologic product candidates in the clinic for the treatment of osteoporosis and osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Leveraging the team's extensive experience and scientific acumen in novel drug development, Angitia is committed to providing groundbreaking therapies to satisfy key unmet medical needs. The founder and the core team members of Angitia are seasoned scientific leaders in new drug discovery, development, and management from both overseas and domestic large multinational companies. The company has built its headquarters in Westlake Village, CA, USA, and offices in Guangzhou, China, which is distinguished by world-class scientists with talents that are proficient in the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal diseases. The company is committed to serving patients in need by carrying out innovative science, including internal research and external collaborations with academics and global biopharmaceutical companies. We are seeking talented individuals who are innovative, ambitious, and great team players to join our vibrant group.

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Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company match
• Company paid Long Term Disability Coverage
• Company-paid life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Telecommunication Monthly Stipend
• Work-From-Home Equipment Reimbursement